S100fs is not meant for action photography.

[EXR]

EXR wrote:

That's already been proposed and it turns out that the S100fs lense is not parfocal so any zoom action changes the focus ... or are you suggesting that every shot be at the same focal length?

It´s just one quick press of the one touch focus button and you are done, certainly much better than refocus every image.

Besides I guess most of the posted pictures are at maximum zoom position anyway, as 400mm is usually not enough for this type of shooting, so there shouldn´t be that much zoom-movement.

 

[Kim Letkeman]

EXR wrote:

That's already been proposed and it turns out that the S100fs lense is not parfocal so any zoom action changes the focus ... or are you suggesting that every shot be at the same focal length?

It´s just one quick press of the one touch focus button and you are done, certainly much better than refocus every image.

Sorry ... how does that set hyperfocal distance automatically?

Besides I guess most of the posted pictures are at maximum zoom position anyway, as 400mm is usually not enough for this type of shooting, so there shouldn´t be that much zoom-movement.

Besides ... sounds like an apology more than a technical argument ...

So you are saying that the S100fs is an action camera after all?

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[DannyJohnson]

Now to the main challenge. The camera takes forever to lock focus. C-AF is even worse. I had at least 50% of OOF images.
Shielding the EVF with my hat, I made the best of it.

Jeff,

I have experienced the same issues when shooting with the S100fs at airshows. The AF misses a lot, but I find that if I zoom out just a little bit and use the "Multi" AF setting, it seems to work a little better. That way, no matter where the plane is in the sky, the AF finds it...especially helpful when dealing with very fast jets. The main key is just getting to know your equipment, and not giving up on it. And lucky you! Got to see the F-22 flying! I am jealous!

I'll post a few examples of planes in motion (all with S100):













Most of these were shot with the Multi AF setting on. Throw in a little bit of panning (hard with an EVF, I know) and you should be set! Of course, an SLR is the way to go for these kind of shots, but I can't afford the jump, so I'm just surviving with the somewhat-capable S100fs. I am happy with it...and in the end, that's what matters.

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[EXR]

Sorry ... how does that set hyperfocal distance automatically?

You point the cam at some object which is about in hyperfocal distance?

So you are saying that the S100fs is an action camera after all?

No and I also wouldn´t call this "action photography". I am just telling how you could get the best of your resources. Of course a DSLR would be nice sometimes, but if you don´t have one you have to use what you have, and with some little tricks you can make up some downsides of your tool.

 

[Jeff Tokayer]

You've got some great capture with the S100fs.
I guess it's a matter of practice.

I have experienced the same issues when shooting with the S100fs at airshows. The AF misses a lot, but I find that if I zoom out just a little bit and use the "Multi" AF setting, it seems to work a little better. That way, no matter where the plane is in the sky, the AF finds it...especially helpful when dealing with very fast jets. The main key is just getting to know your equipment, and not giving up on it. And lucky you! Got to see the F-22 flying! I am jealous!

I'll have to give the Multi AF a try.
As for the F-22, it's a joy to watch it maneuver at low speeds.

Most of these were shot with the Multi AF setting on. Throw in a little bit of panning (hard with an EVF, I know) and you should be set! Of course, an SLR is the way to go for these kind of shots, but I can't afford the jump, so I'm just surviving with the somewhat-capable S100fs. I am happy with it...and in the end, that's what matters.

Overall I'm pleased with the camera, It's just not the ideal camera for fast action. That was the point I was trying to make.

Jeff.

 

[Thomas Nick]

Overall I'm pleased with the camera, It's just not the ideal camera for fast action. That was the point I was trying to make.

... not ideal, but fast enough for me. ;o)











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[tdkd13]

Danny, nice stuff, these came out quite well.

Ted

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[tdkd13]

Great panning technique, well done.
Ted

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